Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance yourexperiencein cybersecurity and security engineering that will safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need yourexperienceto develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using yourknowledgeof cybersecuritypolicy, networks and system infrastructure, and risk management. You'll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using yourknowledgeandexperiencein ACAS, STIGs, and scanning, you'll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you'll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands-on support to critical mission areas. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect our military's cybersecurity posture for the better.

What You'll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.

• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.

• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience as a cyber engineer delivering RMF artifacts per DoDI 5000.01, DoDI 8570.1 and NIST SP 800-53, including A&A activities across all stages

• 5+ years of experience with ACAS, SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation, applying compensating controls through vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols

• Experience with the system engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment for military systems, specifically C4I or unmanned system architectures

• Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools

• Experience with the development and maintenance of security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations

• Ability to design, document, and implement secure network architectures, including VPN technologies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure communications protocols

• Experience with multiple operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Ubuntu, cloud, and virtualization

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

• DoD 8570 or 8140 IAM II or higher Certification such as SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with installation, programming, testing, and configuration management of operating systems and embedded systems, including automation technologies such as PowerShell, Evaluate-STIG, eMASSter, Python, Ansible, or scripting

• Experience with Navy-specific platforms, systems engineering for C2 systems, defense communications systems, autonomous technologies, multi-domain unmanned systems, or the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and related RTB requirements, including software-based, hardware-based, tactical, or enterprise

• Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in a CS, Cybersecurity, or technical field preferred; Doctorate degree a plus

• DoD 8570/8140 for IASAE Level 3 Certification such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.